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Just email robbie@theexternalsgroup.com with what you have and a bit of info filling in the gaps >> See more roofing and cladding jobs Issue 117 - March 2025 Sign up now to get news by email from Roofing Today Osma StormLine: Designed to weather the storm Unlocking roofing potential: Onduline & Northstone Partnership Traditional Roofing spring 2025 Plans have been revealed for a new multi-million-pound retail and leisure park in Burton upon Trent Developer Maplevale is spearheading Shobnall Retail Park with a mix of retailers and services including the relocation of Marks and Spencer (M and S) from Burton Town Centre which will feature a new Simply Food store Tenpin will also introduce a state-of-the-art 24-lane bowling alley marking a return of bowling to Burton after a long absence Creating more than 150 full and part-time jobs the development will also feature a Greggs drive-thru restaurant and more than 27,000 sq ft of additional retail space with new stores to be revealed soon Other amenities include extensive footpath and cycle links Maplevale will make major improvements to the existing car park Current tenants such as B and Q and Burger King will remain on-site In partnership with Staffordshire County Council Maplevale also plans to deliver a purpose-built community hub on the site for Equal Support Opportunities (ESO) a local charity supporting vulnerable young adults This will feature a 4G sports pitch to further enrich the local community The planning application for Shobnall Retail Park is expected to be submitted in early 2025 director of Maplevale commented: “We’re thrilled to bring our plans to the community with a diverse range of businesses that will breathe new life into the area This development will be a key part of transforming the region into a vibrant also a director of Maplevale added: “As a local business based in Alrewas we’re particularly proud to contribute to the regeneration of our community and help bring bowling back to Burton.” property director at M and S said: “We’re reshaping M and S for growth and making sure we have the right store in the right space to deliver the best possible shopping experience for customers We have an opportunity to support the economy and community in Burton upon Trent in addition to working with local suppliers by relocating our store and offer a market-leading food hall with great quality products to bring that touch of M and S magic and the trusted value our customers expect and deserve.” property director at Tenpin said: “We are proud to be one of the biggest bowling companies in the UK and growing We are thrilled with the plans to bring Tenpin to Burton upon Trent and to be able to offer a wide range of indoor recreation for the local Community.” We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use wmas.nhs.uk remember your settings and improve our services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services Shaunna Farley – Thursday 5th October 2023 – 10.30am A man has died after a collision in Burton-Upon-Trent today West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision involving a motorbike and a lorry at 5.45am on Wellington Road and sent two ambulances and a paramedic officer to the scene we found a man who was the motorcyclist being cared for by bystanders He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life-threatening injuries Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to him but unfortunately it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene The driver of the lorry did not require treatment from ambulance staff Copyright © 2025 West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust Lovingly crafted by Mixd While it may be located in a Staffordshire market town Market Place Travel has become the go-to agency for travellers across the UK and even as far afield as Miami thanks to a savvy move to invest in social media In 2024 the agency expanded the social media team from one to three members of staff who now look after more than 30,000 followers on Facebook and can often be found hosting Zoom calls into the evening to discuss holiday options with followers.  But for local customers the hub of the action is the buzzy store in Burton upon Trent where the business relocated to in 2020 after it was founded seven years ago It boasts stylish interiors with a drinks area illuminated ‘let us take you there’ signs and Market Place Travel scented candles which is often used by customers booking trips for special occasions and those who need a quieter environment A host of initiatives were introduced in 2024 to show customers how much their business means to the agency including extra perks with the existing Market Place Travel Loyalty Gold Card As well as getting a £50 discount on their next booking customers receive priority booking and complimentary upgrades Expanded out-of-hours support and a new range of personalised travel experiences were also introduced last year alongside an increased focus on sustainable travel New programmes were launched to support staff including flexible working for new recruits and the option to work from home The team have more than 200 years of travel experience between them but still devote regular time for training to improve their knowledge and frequently join overseas training trips This is a team who are truly unflappable in an emergency such as when a newlywed couple arrived in tears after booking a honeymoon online only to lose it when the tour operator collapsed Director Karen worked into the night to plan a new trip for them and even upgraded their accommodation and added airport lounge passes at the agency’s own expense turning a potential disaster into a dream honeymoon marketplacetravel.co.uk TTG Media Limited.Place of registration: England and Wales.Company number 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finalists in the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) annual Britain in Bloom competition, their inclusion is a testament to the high-quality floral displays and outstanding community engagement fostered. The RHS competition inspires community groups in towns, cities and villages to make positive changes to their local environment through horticultural, environmental and community action and this year it is celebrating this through its ‘friendship’ themed 60th anniversary. A total of 52 community gardening groups have secured a place and the winners will be announced in the autumn. Burton upon Trent will contest in the small city category, while Winshall will feature in the urban category. It follows an impressive record of 25 consecutive gold medals between them at the regional Heart of England In Bloom awards. This milestone marks a momentous occasion for the Staffordshire borough, as it is unusual to have two entries from the same area competing at the national level. Councillor Dennis Fletcher, cabinet member for environment and climate change, said: “This is a thoroughly outstanding achievement to have two East Staffordshire entries in the national finals and is testimony to the amount of community projects that take place throughout the borough.” A bee-friendly borough, you will discover old bikes transformed into unusual planters, a community orchard, a community garden at the community centre, bug hotels and a wildlife woodland as well as a range of other projects. In preparation for the finals, several exciting projects are already underway for 2024. These include enhancements to town centre floral displays with volunteer support from McDonald's, as well as increased sustainable planting initiatives in Winshill. The focus on sustainability reflects a broader trend in horticulture competitions where environmental consciousness is becoming increasingly important. Sustainable planting not only ensures that floral displays remain vibrant throughout the year but also contributes to local biodiversity and reduces maintenance costs. Mr Fletcher added his thanks to all the volunteers, community groups, and local businesses who’ve helped deliver a wide range of community projects. The community effort behind these entries cannot be overstated. Local schools have been involved in planting projects, and educating children about horticulture and environmental stewardship. The involvement of diverse community members—from school children to seniors—has also fostered a sense of unity and pride within East Staffordshire. Community groups have organised events such as garden tours and workshops on sustainable gardening practices and businesses have also played a crucial role by sponsoring various floral displays and providing volunteers to help maintain them. Beyond just looking stunning, these projects have had a tangible impact on community well-being. Studies have shown that green spaces can significantly improve mental health by providing residents with areas for relaxation and recreation. ID Verde is supporting Burton and Winshill’s Britain in Bloom entry. A spokesperson for the company said: “Our teams are putting the final preparations in place and ensuring that the finer details are as near perfect as they can be. We have worked harder than ever to elevate the standards to a higher level than we ever thought was possible.” Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitsstaffordshire cheshirenewsMan arrested on suspicion of murder in BurtonHer death is currently being treated as unexplained A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman in Burton-upon-Trent Staffordshire Police were called to a report of a dead body at around 9:55am yesterday morning (6 April) in a property on Byrkley Street A woman in her 50s was found dead at the scene The force says the death is currently being treated as unexplained whilst detectives work to establish the circumstances A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning The woman’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers A scene remains at the property whilst further enquiries are made Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) By 2025-02-25T15:13:00+00:00 Industrial and logistics space developer Indurent has completed a 392,000 sq ft speculative development across five warehouses at Indurent Park Burton Following the completion of this fifth and final phase a total of around one million sq ft of industrial workspace has been delivered at the park since 2017 which range from 38,000 sq ft to 173,000 sq ft and could support up to 500 jobs have been developed according to the ‘Indurent Code’ of sustainable construction achieving BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC ‘A’ standards as well as providing EV charging infrastructure The buildings offer up to 15m clear internal height and Grade A office space making them adaptable for a range of uses The site is located within three miles of Burton-upon-Trent town centre and under an hour’s drive from both East Midlands and Birmingham Airport supporting 1,500 jobs with employers including Hellman Worldwide Logistics It forms part of a wider 175-acre regeneration scheme that will deliver up to 660 new homes set within new woodland and landscaped parkland commented: “The completion of the latest phase at Burton underlines our confidence that businesses will continue to be attracted to Burton as a fast-growing hub for manufacturing and logistics large labour pool and the delivery of housing and other community infrastructure will continue to underpin economic growth and demand for industrial workspace.” Indurent was launched in July 2024 following the integration of Industrials REIT and St Modwen Logistics’ portfolio of assets with the aim of creating a fully integrated and tech-enabled logistics property platform serving all parts of the economy across the UK.  owner and operator of industrial and logistics space has submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Indurent Park Longbridge West Logistics developer Indurent has started construction on the sixth and final phase of its industrial park close to the M5 in Gloucester with 234,000sq ft of multi-let and mid-box space in development Industrial and logistics developer Indurent has commenced construction of a new 450,000 sq ft development at Access 18 Avonmouth Aquila Truck Centre’s Gloucester facility has been appointed a full sales adding to the company’s Tipton and Worcester sites to complete its support network along the M5 corridor to the Midlands Logistics UK has hailed the launch of the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) which is designed to raise standards across the unregulated commercial vehicle maintenance sector as a “beacon of confidence” for the haulage industry The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a cargo community advisory body which will focus on the impact of the planned massive redevelopment of the cargo village at Heathrow Airport and the associated freight management systems Site powered by Webvision Cloud Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. 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Read our Privacy notice The King pulled himself a pint when he visited a brewery making a name for itself in the country’s former centre of beer production Charles visited family-owned Tower Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire where dozens of breweries shipped millions of barrels of beer across the country and the globe during the industry’s 19th century heyday After pouring a pint called Gone for a Burton a traditional mid-strength beer brewed by Tower brewery owner John Mills cheekily asked Charles: “Going to have a slurp of that and held up his pint as he said: “To your very good health,” then joked: “I could pass the rest on to them,” as he looked at the press Mr Mills joined the King at the brewery’s bar pulling himself a pint of his Imperial IPA in the town from where India pale ale was first exported in the 1820s but then suggested they try something stronger Behind them was a bottle of The Spirit of Burton a 41% proof Tower spirit distilled from IPA which and said “interesting – yes it’s supercharged” charity workers and executives from other brewery firms and chatted to Monica Holton who set up her Caribbean spice company Datties Soul Food during the pandemic Charles said Caribbean dishes “can blow your head off” and the entrepreneur replied “especially the jerk chicken” the conversation turned to football and Charles joked: “Most of these managers and coaches seem to come from Holland or Sweden.” Before leaving, he was presented with a bottle of the spirit he tasted and another of King’s Ale, a commemorative tipple bottled in 1902 from a batch of beer his great-great-grandfather King Edward VII helped to stir when he visited the Bass brewery in Burton. We recommend you upgrade your software or view our website on an alternate device or browser To sign up to play or for help with your People’s Postcode Lottery account, call our Customer Experience team on 0808 109 8765 or email us at info@postcodelottery.co.uk. Karen McElroy and Jane Elson believed they'd win our lottery when they signed up nearly a decade ago but with every passing year they started to doubt it would ever happen Now the best friends and neighbours' belief has paid off after they each banked a share of a £1 million prize said: "I've been doing Postcode Lottery for years with my friend Jane and we always said we're going to win it one day I'm just completely shocked and can't believe it and that I'm going to wake up in the morning "And I never thought that was going to happen Karen and Jane are among 10 winners in Burton after their postcode was announced as the winner of our Millionaire Street prize today who were standing side-by-side when they received the incredible news told us how this win will hopefully spark a change in their fortunes Karen was diagnosed with womb cancer three years ago and battled back to full health only to find that the disease had returned last year I've had a couple of cancer diagnoses in the last three years I was diagnosed with womb cancer in June 2022 and then I had a full hysterectomy and some radiotherapy and then everything sort of got back to normal And I had to have surgery to have that removed and the whole thing that goes with that "I've just had my last chemotherapy on the 28th of February That's why I don't have any eyebrows or eyelashes." Karen is awaiting more test results next week following her treatment but admitted she's hopeful for the future She added: "Things have got a lot better recently and it's been a bit of a tough journey through the treatment and everything getting this today ahead of my results next week is just massive." Karen wanted to use some of her good fortune to help Queen's Hospital Burton and thank the doctors She said: "I think I'm also going to give a donation to the hospital where they've been treating me over the last few years as well." Karen spoke of her delight that close chum Jane won alongside her The pair have been friends and neighbours for over 20 years and spend lots of time together walking their dogs and practising yoga especially as she's had a tough time recently as well "We're going to have such a fun time this year after both of us having a really tough time over the last few years winning it together like we said we would is going to really pay off and has come at the best time really." Mum-of-two Karen worked as a PR and communications freelancer but had to give up her business as her cancer treatment intensified She said: "I'm no longer running my own business This is the first year that I haven't had my own income I was just at the stage where I'm thinking It's really come at a good time and given me a big boost." Karen's son Aidan cheered as she collected her £100k prize but her paramedic daughter Niamh was on duty and her husband Aidan was turfing at a building site more than 100 miles away Both were on tenterhooks waiting for a phone call and he's just in shock because he's out labouring on a site at the moment "I'm going to give some of this to my son and daughter mentioned her disbelief after getting a call from us the day before she received her prize She said: "It was an amazing experience that I thought would never happen ever Karen chipped in: "I was in bed and heard a knock at the door I opened it thinking it was a cold caller and I was ready to say "I really didn't think it was true; I had to be convinced I think when he said there's a film crew up the road Jane already has her first purchase in mind: a new car but it needs to be big enough to fit her nine-year-old Doberman She also revealed that the win would help boost her retirement fund and that she'd treat her son Tom with her winnings She said: "I'm definitely going to buy a car with a share of it I have no idea what I'll get as I've just decided to get one today Kym Ellis was the first person to be presented with her prize Kym started playing Postcode Lottery with her wife Andrea and now they're planning an epic road trip to Italy And they'll take their Miniature Schnauzer She said: "I signed us up as part of our joint bank account and thought She added: "I will be the spender; Andrea will say the money should go into savings I think there'll be a very nice holiday on the cards We drove to Italy a few years ago with our previous dog It's going to make such a massive difference - it's just amazing." 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It's really easy to sign up and play we can support Charities which make a difference in people's lives every day New dad Dave Lowe told how he won a whopping £404,048 on People’s Postcode Lottery - because of his newborn baby daughter Eight neighbours in a block of flats are celebrating together after sharing a £1 Million prize on People’s Postcode Lottery A son won three times more than his dad on People's Postcode Lottery after he kept playing with his parents' address - despite moving out… _REVIEW.   it’s about _LIVE.   words _KYLE PEDLEY.   at _NATIONAL FOREST ADVENTURE FARM.   tickets _OFFICIAL SITE.   booking until _02nd NOV 2024 but one of the key considerations of surely any modern scare attraction is whether or not they will allow their cast members to physically grab and interact with visitors It isn’t difficult to comprehend the arguments against doing so It’s surely a safeguarding and insurance nightmare and there’s always the looming hazard of a guest getting grab-happy (or worse) in retaliation For as long as we have been reviewing (now the tenth year!) Screamfest at the National Forest Adventure Farm in Burton upon Trent has always been a strictly hands-off experience Not that this has in any way been a detriment or shortcoming; a regular refreshment of its mazes and some USPs such as its ominous cornfield lends it plenty of frightful return appeal we made a point of recognising how reinvigorated and vibrant the park and its scare actors seemed across-the-board One could perhaps even argue that not being able to tug grab and shove necessitated Screamfest’s ghouls and nasties leads to them having to be extra inventive in their character work and interactions – something that is still gleefully on show in the likes of Freakout on Tour and Hillbilly Joe’s Zombee Zoo 2024 sees them cross that rubicon of physicality as they introduce an all-new maze from the ashes of an old favourite that allows its actors to get up close and personal and the rest of this year’s Screamfest offering is functionally identical to last year’s great offering and its victorian era sequences seemed particularly densely populated The genuinely eerie trip into a young girl’s nightmare remains rich with ideas and Insidous-style creepiness and visuals “…whatever Burton’s casting team and directors are doing was another showcase that whatever Burton’s casting team and directors are doing With our not being at a media or preview night or even particularly early in the event’s run it would be understandable if energy levels had dipped or weren’t at their peak but every performer was truly giving it their all Even the staffers giving the safety drills before entering the mazes seemed invested and on the ball It’s a thread that runs through each of the returning mazes there were numerous instances where the performers were willing to stop us in our tracks and create mini set pieces or scenarios all of our own From a hilarious spot of body part bartering with a merchant in Zombee Zoo to a mischievous clown catching the name of a member of our party and deciding to comedically seek her out and toy with her as she trailed behind there was no sense of these performers simply going through the motions which can sometimes sap the energy out of a long-running attraction It’s the second year running that the standards of performer energy and spontaneity have been particularly impressive and notable at Burton an optional extra experience which sees visitors taken out into the reaches of the farm to paintball their way through invading alien forces though a neat extra flourish arrives this year in the form of an introductory video which lends the things an extra sense of narrative and production value schlocky fun that falls fairly squarely in B-movie territory but is a neat change of pace and tone from the mazes themselves At £10 (with additional costs for extra paintballs that if you are not good at rationing you will quite possibly need) it’s a considered extra purchase especially with regard to the time investment if you aren’t going down the fast track route for the mazes campy fun if you can allot it within your budgets and timetable for the evening wandering scare actors and a performance stage all return Set within the National Forest Adventure Farm it has always proven itself an atmospheric and ambient hub space landing somewhere between psychedelic rave and farmyard horror such as caged dancers and a perturbing electric chair animatronic along with returning favourites such as the inimitable Nurse Babs and friends wandering around all infuse the park with character and identity at every turn with an encounter or something to see likely at every turn By the time Babs had taken over one of the dancing cages and was twerking and thrusting away furiously only to be chastised by a disapproving undead girl with her dolly there was no denying you were at Screamfest Few scare attractions stamp their identity so indelibly and infectiously “…Screamfest’s newest outing most certainly doesn’t pull its punches.” But there’s no escaping the big ticket newbie that is Helcatraz Having finally seen off what seemed like the eternal Love Hurts (though loving homages and throwbacks to that can be found scattered throughout the park and mazes) Screamfest’s newest outing most certainly doesn’t pull its punches An intense venture into a nightmarish industrial prison complex Helcatraz grabs you – quite literally – from the off Without wanting to spoil too much of what is a fantastic This reviewer’s Helcatraz journey saw him cut off from the rest of his party for the entire maze a suitably thrilling and frightening venture into the unknown lighting and sound work are all excellent throughout And the actors here are clearly relishing the freedom of permitted contact – hair will be pulled and at the point which I was shoved head-first into a narrow crawl space early on the maze I knew Burton weren’t going to half-heartedly tiptoe into this new approach it unsurprisingly fostered the longest queues of the evening Though the general length of queues did not seem too long on the Thursday evening in question the fact that Burton allows unlimited entry to its mazes at base really lends credence to considering its fast track and other ancillary ticket options Though prices do vary dependent on the date of visit for weekends and Friday evenings in particular the ability to bypass queues should be a consideration the extra bang you get for your buck by opting for Screamfest’s ‘RIP’ ultimate ticket is notable Whilst not exactly cheap at £89 per person it actually works out to be very reasonably priced when broken down offering up unlimited fast track entry to all of the mazes a £10 food voucher to use at the food vendors 3 complementary drinks at the event’s bar (including alcoholic beverages) as well as a bespoke RIP lanyard It is the experience we enjoyed on our visit and means you are able to take in almost all of what Burton offers hassle-free and at your own leisure drinks and the fun of Area 52 all thrown in “If contemplating the fast track options the extra bang you get for your buck by opting for Screamfest’s ‘RIP’ ultimate ticket is notable.” Irrespective of whether you are able to indulge to full toothsome extent though a 2024 visit to Screamfest Burton is another easy recommendation Firmly ensconced as a staple of any of our Halloween Horror Visits it has been a devilish joy to see this stalwart of the scare industry go from strength to strength Once again boasting an enviable ensemble of game invested scare actors injecting new life and frights into even older mazes Burton finds itself comfortably nipping at the heels of its competitors as one of the best scare attractions in the UK With the fantastic new Helcatraz boldly and unabashedly breaking through into new territory for the park bloody and brilliant for our favourite Halloween must-visits Burton confidently proves its sterling offering last year was no fluke With a fantastic new maze venturing boldly into new territory for the park and the same high standards of scare performers and characterful identity throughout it’s a bloody brilliant return for one of the UK’s best scare attractions You must be logged in to post a comment CONTACT | PRIVACY Copyrighted content featured on this site is owned by the respective rights holder(s) and used herein for the purposes of review and criticism defined as fair dealing as governed by the Copyright Copyrighted content featured on this site is owned by the respective rights holder(s), and used herein for the purposes of review and criticism, defined as fair dealing as governed by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. A landmark heritage building in the centre of Burton-on-Trent is set to reopen as a 2,000-capacity live venue and club. The Complex Burton, the building formerly known as Robins, The Ritz and Burton Opera House has undergone a £100k renovation since July 2022. The venue now features the 1,200-cap Complex Arena, one of the Midlands’ first 360 bars Mono, alongside the already existing Lifestyle bar, the Guild and George Street venue. Existing features of the 157-year-old Grade-II listed building have been preserved including its Art Deco frontage and interior, an original film projector alongside paintings and plasterwork. The venue has seen the addition of graphics, parquet and demi-gloss epoxy resin flooring, as well as additional dressing room and production facilities, a stage extension, new bar and VIP area, as well as the introduction of a L’Acoustics sound system and LED lighting array in the main Arena space. The venue will launch on December 21, with the Chapter 1 event headlined by British electronic stars Fabio & Grooverider, as well as DJ Luck and MC Neat, K Klass, Dillinja, and Nicky Blackmarket. Venue owner and Burton native David Wain spent years building up local businesses before taking on The Complex renovation as a major project. Wain said: “Being a local lad and watching first-hand the steady decline of nightlife in Burton, has compelled me to do something about it. “I am very proud of what we have achieved here, a true cultural venue for everyone to enjoy, with all the history The Complex has inside its walls. “We have carefully and sympathetically kept and restored the venue’s history and listed status, with keeping the art deco detailing throughout. “We have worked very hard to appeal to all generations, and will carefully construct each and every chapter we launch. There is lots to look forward to and plans for the future ahead.” Welcoming the news, East Staffordshire Borough Councillor Kim Smith said: “Burton people have some great memories of the historic building formally known by many as ‘the pictures’ or the Ritz, watching all the new films or attending the Saturday morning picture show. “It now needs to be back on the map – Burton is in need of a multi use large venue, that can not only be used in the daytime, but can also bring some much-needed life back to our town’s nightlife. “We have some great talent in Burton and The Complex is a fantastic place and platform to get them started on their journey to success.” a free-to-attend community music festival held in the heart of Burton upon Trent Organised by Sonic Boom CIC in partnership with East Staffordshire Borough Council the festival brought together local talent and the wider community in a vibrant celebration of music Sonic Boom 2024 took place in Burton’s historic marketplace, transforming the town centre into a buzzing festival venue. As the production partner, Scorpion Production Group delivered a comprehensive range of services ensuring the success of this highly anticipated event our team managed every technical aspect to bring Sonic Boom to life At the heart of the festival was the main stage professionally designed platform that showcased an eclectic mix of performances throughout the day Scorpion Production Group provided all stage equipment providing a sturdy and reliable setup for both the artists and the production team The sound system was a critical component of the festival’s success delivering crystal-clear audio to the large crowds gathered in the marketplace including a mix of flown line arrays and subwoofers we ensured that every note and lyric reached the audience we also provided intelligent stage lighting This included a combination of moving heads all expertly programmed to complement the performers and the overall mood of the festival The lighting design added energy and visual impact heightening the audience’s connection with the performances Scorpion Production Group supplied video and visual production for Sonic Boom A large LED wall was positioned on the back of stage This added a visual dimension to the festival engaging the crowd and ensuring that even those at the back could enjoy a clear view of the performances Powering a festival of this scale requires meticulous planning and reliable infrastructure Scorpion Production Group provided all power generation and distribution systems ensuring that the festival ran smoothly without any interruptions Our team installed high-capacity generators and distributed power across the entire festival The system was designed to ensure a seamless supply of energy critical for both the technical and logistical aspects of the event To ensure the event’s success and the safety of attendees Scorpion Production Group also managed plant hire and installed key safety infrastructure including crowd barriers and pitt barriers These barriers were strategically placed to manage crowd flow and keep both performers and audience members safe Our team worked closely with event organisers to ensure that all health and safety regulations were adhered to providing peace of mind for both the organisers and attendees “It was a privilege to be part of Sonic Boom and to support the Burton upon Trent community in this exciting new event Our team worked tirelessly to deliver a flawless production ensuring that the festival could be enjoyed by all The feedback from organisers and attendees has been overwhelmingly positive and we are delighted to have played a key role in the success of this event.” The inaugural Sonic Boom festival has set a strong foundation for future events in Burton upon Trent and Scorpion Production Group is proud to have been part of its launch The festival demonstrated how high-quality production services can elevate a local event into an unforgettable experience for the entire community Cllr Paul Walker from East Staffordshire Borough Councillor said ”Scorpion did a fantastic job in supporting the Council to deliver the first Sonic Boom Festival expertise and experience in both planning and delivery the event wouldn’t have been such a success” Andy Jepson Sonicboom CIC commented “Scorpion proved they were the perfect one-stop shop at the first Sonic Boom Music festival in Burton hosted by BBC Radio 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins had a lineup that included some of the biggest rising acts in the UK – bands that have played to 100K+ fans this year Scorpion delivered a complete solution: technical site infrastructure and valuable advice to make the event a success They managed the bands complex technical requirements with ease created an impressive staging and lighting solution that blew the audience away and everyone Burton hasn’t seen a day of music like that in a long time and Scorpion were a key partner and contributor to the events success.” Plan Your Next Event with Scorpion Production Group If you are in the process of planning a festival or large-scale event Scorpion Production Group has the expertise and technical capabilities to ensure your event’s success From stage production and sound systems to lighting our team is ready to support your vision and create an unforgettable experience Please note: This is a promotional feature © 2025 StandOut Multimedia Ltd. 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports including 18 affected by the flood of February 2020 including £2 million from the National Highways Designated Funds programme and reduces the risk of flooding to over 4,600 homes and 1,000 businesses The A38 at Branston and adjacent properties have experienced flooding on several occasions since 2000 An investigation revealed that when the level of the River Trent was high water got into Severn Trent Water’s foul sewerage system highway drains and through low ground and eventually flooded properties and the highway Through the construction of sheet piled walls water will now be contained in Tatenhill Brook when the River Trent is high Senior Flood Risk Adviser for the Environment Agency This latest completed work has been funded from the £30 million set aside to improve the flood defences in the Burton-upon-Trent area We want to thank all members of the local community for their understanding and patience while these works have taken place Our team first started construction work in Burton in 2019 and the improved flood defences have already successfully protected properties which otherwise would have been affected by floods While these defences should provide reassurance to communities and businesses, no one should have a false sense of security. We strongly urge people to sign up for flood warnings and regularly check flood risk via our website National Highways Programme Development Manager We are committed to reducing flooding on our roads and also minimising flood risks to the communities who live alongside them we are investing in schemes such as this which will improve the flood resilience of our network and reduce the flooding risk to our neighbours It is extremely rewarding to see the completion of this scheme which will not only protect our roads and people living alongside them for generations to come but in the future will also enhance the waterside habitats enabling wildlife to thrive Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details XFASTINDEX Drakelow Primary School is being built to serve a 2,200-home residential estate currently under construction by Countryside Partnerships on the former Drakelow power station site in Derbyshire has been designed by One Creative Environments with classrooms flowing onto outdoor teaching spaces to allow for integration of inside and outside teaching The school will also have a 26-place nursery and a 45-space staff car park Clegg Construction is scheduled to complete its £8.1m contract by the end of 2025 Managing director Michael Sims said: “Drakelow Primary School is a welcome addition to our strong portfolio of design and build schemes delivered across the education sector and we are delighted to be part of the team appointed to create this important addition to the local community.” Clegg Construction has recently completed a £13m expansion of Carlton le Willows Academy in Gedling Its Live projects include a £13.5m Centre for Green Technology at Peterborough College and a £8.8m Future Tech Skills and Knowledge Exchange at West Nottinghamshire College Countryside Partnerships operations director Michael Moore said: “Having worked together to develop the reserved matters application for Drakelow Primary School we are pleased to now appoint Clegg Construction for the delivery phase of this exciting project “The new building will be a valuable addition to the Drakelow development sustainable and attractive environment in which students can learn and thrive.” Got a story? 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high-quality natural treats for dogs Under the leadership of Dominic Jolivet and Louis Jolivet the business produces more than 150 products and serves more than 2,000 retailers across the UK and Europe from its Burton-upon-Trent manufacturing facility The sale to The Nutriment Company will enable Pet Treats Wholesale to accelerate its growth plans continue to scale its operations through investment in its manufacturing facilities the deal is the latest in a series of recent acquisitions and aligns with their strategy to continue building a premium natural pet food business with a footprint across Europe remaining in the business as part of its leadership team An advisory team at Evolve Corporate Finance advised Pet Treats Wholesale’s owners said: “Pet Treats Wholesale has experienced remarkable growth since its launch in 2011 becoming one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high-quality natural dog treats the company has a strong track record of product innovation and deep expertise in the pet food industry across both wholesale and retail markets “Pet Treat Wholesale was seeking a partner to help drive further growth and we are thrilled they have found the ideal partner in The Nutriment Company and to have advised Dominic added: “We are thrilled to join The Nutriment Company and look forward to working with the entire team as they continue their impressive journey “As a key treats and chews manufacturer within the group we see this as a significant opportunity to scale our operations We had a fantastic experience working with David Lee and David Neate at Evolve the team was extremely diligent and gave us all the support we needed to keep growing our business while working through the transaction We offer an exciting opportunity in the East Midlands for companies to plan innovative advertising campaigns alongside consistently excellent reporting Our newsletters are sent directly chief executives managing directors and senior managers across the East Midlands with 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been closed The emergency services continue to work at the scene with no current estimated times for re-opening Road users heading south are advised to follow the Solid Square diversion symbol on road signs Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the below diversion route: A statement from National Highways said: “If this closure impacts on your planned route you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.” A 7.5t weight limit is being introduced on the B5107 road in Burton Communities near a road west of Burton can find out more about plans to introduce a weight limit on it at two public information events next month.  The scheme will see the B5017 from the junction with the A515 up to the junction with Parkway (reclassified as the C5017) to allow for the introduction of a 7.5t weight limit.  This means that only legitimate delivery vehicles will be able to access the route along Henhurst Hill Forest Road and Shobnall Road.   the junction with Postern Road and Hopley Road near the Acorn Inn will be upgraded to include traffic signals a bus stop and parking area improvements.  The proposals were put forward by local county councillors Philip White Arshad Afsar and Julia Jessel following concerns about increased use of the road by HGVs.  Work on the scheme is set to start in spring 2025.  The public information events will take place at Shobnall Leisure Complex on Wednesday 4 September between 2pm and 7pm and Thursday 5 September between 11am and 4 pm.   Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for strategic highways Mark Deaville said: “Safety on Staffordshire’s roads is an absolute priority to us and we will always listen to residents’ concerns and address them wherever we can.  “There has been an issue for some time on increased HGV use of this residential road and it has been raised as a local priority by Philip White.  “We want to ensure people are fully informed about the plans and have the opportunity to ask our project team any questions at next month’s events.”  Sarner International, the leading experiential design expert, has been appointed by East Staffordshire Borough Council to lead the initial visitor experience design stages for the Brewery Heritage & Social History Experience in Burton-upon-Trent The new immersive visitor attraction seeks to revitalise the town’s reputation as the birthplace of IPA and honour its significant contribution to brewing history The experience will spotlight Burton’s history as a world leader in beer production explore the art and science of beer brewing and highlight the town’s social fabric through a combination of cutting-edge technology Visitors will be taken on a sensory journey into the town’s captivating brewing history and will discover the ‘waters of life’ Not only is this water a valuable resource but it is also the vital component that gives Burton’s beer its unique flavour and unrivalled quality In addition to the brewing process, the attraction will explore wider themes of innovation and sustainability The experience honours Burton’s brewing heritage by highlighting traditional brewing methods and the town’s role in revolutionising beer production It will also delve into Burton’s social fabric says: “This experience extends beyond brewing capturing the human stories and community spirit behind Burton’s legacy and international influences to humanise both the brewing industry and the town’s social history transformative experience that celebrates Burton’s past and showcases its standing as a global brewing hub.” In order to create an experience that will elevate Burton-upon-Trent’s brewing heritage on a global scale Sarner is collaborating with Franklin Ellis to enhance the architectural and spatial design for the attraction’s location The initiative will also launch the first Brewing Enterprise Centre in the UK a cutting-edge facility aimed at assisting emerging brewers and promoting the future of the sector cabinet member for regeneration and development my excitement for this project grows as I can see the potential of the reimagined Brewery Centre as a true destination where people can not only engage with brewing from a historic perspective but also learn about the future of brewing and how modern technology is being used within the industry.” The Brewery Heritage & Social History Experience will highlight Burton as a historic and innovative brewing centre and is set to become an iconic visitor attraction It follows a series of recent Sarner projects that highlight industrial heritage in the beverage industry including the Calvados Experience in France and the Farsons Brewery Experience in Malta Get the latest attractions industry
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Rayogreatest hitsstaffordshire cheshirenewsPolice open investigation after man found dead in Burton-on-Trent houseTwo people have already been arrested on suspicion of murder Staffordshire Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a man was found in a house in Burton-on-Trent Officers from the force were first alerted to an incident taking place at a property on Hazel Crescent in Branston at 4:45am on Sunday (August 4th) they were accompanied by the West Midlands Ambulance Service - where they found the body of a man Emergency medical treatment was given to the man but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene The victim's family is currently being supported by specially-trained officers following his death two people - a 52-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman A police cordon has since been set up around the area of the house whilst investigations remain ongoing The suspects currently remain in police custody and are being questioned by officers as the force launch an appeal for information Staffordshire Police have urged anyone who may have seen the incident or have any relevant information to get in touch as quickly as possible Anyone who may have any information that could help police in their investigations can get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident reference number 161 on August 4th Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. By 2024-05-20T11:19:00 Palletforce members were given a chance to strengthen customer relationships and secure new business during a recent customer showcase event at the network’s SuperHub in Burton upon Trent Please login or create a FREE account to read the full article The Environment Agency’s £30 million upgrade of Burton-upon-Trent’s flood defences is complete with the defences already demonstrating their value to the town The official opening is scheduled this Friday (16 July) in front of Burton Library senior flood risk adviser for the Environment Agency We’re delighted to successfully deliver upgraded flood defences for the community of Burton-upon-Trent which will reduce the risk flooding to 4,500 homes and 1,000 businesses which total 3.7 kilometres from Branston to Clay Mills are water tight and were already in action protecting the community from the impacts of Storm Christoph earlier this year The project follows work carried out between 2005 and 2007 and in all Burton has some 9 kilometres of upgraded defences The Environment Agency has also supported East Staffordshire Borough Council in work to improve the areas around the library and leisure centre The council secured a £3 million grant from Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership to carry out additional public realm enhancements This work includes a wetland area with a boardwalk and is due to be completed by March 2022 In addition to improving existing defences the Environment Agency is constructing further defences near Branston Water Park off the A38 after some 18 properties were impacted in the 2020 floods This work is expected to be completed by next spring 2022 While these defences are a major boost for the town, people still need to know what to do when flooding is expected so we urge people to check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up-to-date with the latest situation: If you’re at risk of flooding Managing Director of Galliford Try’s environment business I congratulate the team and all the stakeholders involved for completing this fantastic project It is source of great pride for us as a team to know that the Burton scheme will help protect homes and businesses and have a real impact on people’s lives This project will help protect homes and businesses as well as people and livelihoods Our £3 million allocation from the Local Growth Fund is testament to our unique partnership work with local government In this case we have worked with East Staffordshire Borough Council to ensure the wetlands area is better connected to Burton town centre and can be enjoyed as a visitor attraction There is further information on the Burton scheme Rail passengers between Derby and Birmingham are being asked to check before travelling as Network Rail and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue respond to a large fire in Burton-Upon-Trent The major fire – which began in the early hours of Thursday 31 March – has been close to the railway line throughout the day This meant that trains in the area had to be stopped or diverted to keep everybody safe Engineers will need to wait until the fire has been fully extinguished before they’re able to assess any damage it may have caused to signalling equipment or power cables Due to the nature and location of the fire it could be as late as Saturday night before this can be done safely Network Rail is working closely with train operator CrossCountry to safely operate a limited service between Birmingham and 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Insurance salesman's viral videosLuke Hamnett regularly creates comic videos for his 1.5m followers on social media. 11 hours agoUpdated Monday to Friday onlyLatest forecast for DerbyLast updated 49 minutes agoTonight Tonight will continue to be dry and there will be lengthy clear spells and just a few patches of cloud lingering in places Tomorrow morning is expected to see early sunny spells give way to mostly cloudy skies for a time cloud will break up once again towards the end of the day High pressure will continue to be in control over the weather through the extended period with light or gentle winds and variable amounts of cloud Friday will see the most sunshine with just a few patches of cloud in places 14:32Report for Bushbury 2 May 2025Report for Fazeley 1 May 2025Report for Acton Trussell BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup, external All times are British Summer Time (Europe/London